Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 21

Kieran wasn’t using a mic, but his voice rang loud and clear, especially for the reporters at the front of the stage. The journalists were all pumped up, snapping away with their cameras, capturing this special moment.

After all, the love life of Kieran, the CEO of Simpo Co, had always been a mystery. Apart from his acknowledged relationship with Bertha, no one had ever heard of him having an ex–wife.

During the years of their secret marriage, Julie imagined countless ways they would reveal their relationship to the world. She even thought that they might keep it a secret forever. To Julie back then, being with Kieran was happiness enough.

But none of her imagined scenarios included what was happening right now.

Kieran just blurted out that he was divorced and casually called her ‘Joyce‘ in front of everyone.

Julie, who thought she was tough as nails, felt like she’d been sucker–punched when Kieran spoke.

with her, smiling all the while. “Ms. Abraham and Joyce do have some similarities in

the

was on the operating table, she was no longer his

was Elliot’s presence that helped Julie find her voice.

woman without personality indeed

whole truth. I did love her very much. I just forgot to tell her. Maybe then we wouldn’t have divorced.” Kieran

as the ocean, were fixed on Julie, as if he were

heard the funniest

slap him, Julie forced a smile and said, “Breakups happen because people aren’t right for each other. And if they’re not right, they should separate sooner rather

arm through Elliot’s and smiled at Kieran, “Your ex might have found someone new. I heard you almost married Ms.